Student Blogger: Joey Tabasco

Theatre would not be theatre without the efforts of Black artists, and it’s important to learn about their impact on the industry. In honor of Black History Month, here is a timeline of theatre milestones achieved by Black professionals. 

What better way is there to wait for upcoming movie-musicals than by learning about their original stage productions?

Broadway legend Chita Rivera celebrated her 88th birthday on January 23rd. With a stage career spanning over half a century, this triple threat deserves to have her name shouted from every theatre geek’s rooftop. 

With recorded lectures, I’ll be able to study backstage techniques repeatedly, and whenever I don’t know how to do something, I’ll always be able to refer to my professor’s videos!

Ann Reinking’s kicks, smile, charisma, and passion will have an ever-lasting impact on me and the rest of the Broadway community. May she Rest In Peace.

It’s not ideal, but it’s doable!

TikTok, one of the world’s most famous apps, has developed yet another trend: No Nuance November. Participants post videos of their (usually controversial) opinions without explanation.

If you ask any theatre kid about the Golden Age of Musical Theatre, the first two people who come to mind are none other than Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II.

Theatre educators are all over my “For You Page,” or a calculated collection of posts that will interest the user.

A few days ago, Broadway officially extended its shutdown until at least June 2021. I haven’t been taking the news well, to say the least. I miss everything. Singing. Dancing. Stage-Managing. Advertising.